Aguilera
New Member
Hello everyone.
After about a year and a half of driving a 1994 civic hatchback with a gsr swap, I decided it was time for something new. I wanted something more comfortable with four doors so I could go on with my endeavors with more space and comfort. I picked up a clean title, bone stock 1998 civic sedan with 240k miles for $1077. I took her home, gave her a wash, and slapped on some wheels I had. After a clutch job, an oil pan gasket, an oil change, and a transmission flush, she was more than healthy enough to daily drive and has been for the past 3 months. No check engine light, no smoke, and it hasn't died on me. That being said I have no intentions in putting much money into the stock y8, I'm only interested in swapping the gsr in and upgrading that and the shell.
Here's my list of upgrades so far:
After about a year and a half of driving a 1994 civic hatchback with a gsr swap, I decided it was time for something new. I wanted something more comfortable with four doors so I could go on with my endeavors with more space and comfort. I picked up a clean title, bone stock 1998 civic sedan with 240k miles for $1077. I took her home, gave her a wash, and slapped on some wheels I had. After a clutch job, an oil pan gasket, an oil change, and a transmission flush, she was more than healthy enough to daily drive and has been for the past 3 months. No check engine light, no smoke, and it hasn't died on me. That being said I have no intentions in putting much money into the stock y8, I'm only interested in swapping the gsr in and upgrading that and the shell.
Here's my list of upgrades so far:
- B18c1 motor and trans with oem em1 mounts
- GSR Blades with 205/50 tires
- GSR Dual bend shifter
- PLM ramhorn headers
- Yonaka catback exhaust
Coming up:- Viper 2way Alarm
- OEM em1 power steering pump and line
- Integra confetti cloth seats
- Yonaka or Function and Form Type 1 coilovers?
Thanks for reading.
I'll most likely be adding to this post as time goes on since I plan on keeping the vehicle throughout college, and maybe even after that.
Here is a photo I took the first day I took her home.
The ride height may be cringe worthy, but I am back into an ek sedan again and I'm lovin' every second of it.
GSR Motor in my hatch. Previous owner cut the valve cover like that. (it needs some love but runs strong!)
Here's a photo of my hatch in case anyone was wondering.
Got the swap done! It took afternoons and a lot of patience. I got a street tune from a local and shes running healthy with no check engine lights or issues. I've taken her on a 3 hour trip already.
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